Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78250
Opportunity Score
65
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78250 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 57,849 and household incomes above the national median ($80,289). There are 13 solar installers operations in ZIP 78250.
Area Profile
57,849
Population
$80,289
Median Income
+8% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 35.4 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 22.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78250.
13
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
2.2 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.5 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 81.3% of the relevant market in ZIP 78250 (13 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,610
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,470
Median Gross Rent
$220 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$890 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 13
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+8% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+0.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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78238
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78240
4.5 mi
Pop: 57,014
$62,203
Walk: 11.8
78254
4.7 mi
Pop: 78,865
$115,823
Walk: 8.8
78249
5.6 mi
Pop: 61,772
$80,851
Walk: 10.9
78229
6.1 mi
Pop: 35,195
$46,718
Walk: 13.4
78228
7.1 mi
Pop: 55,474
$50,865
Walk: 12.7
78227
8.0 mi
Pop: 44,091
$48,049
Walk: 12.5
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits